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Town in Hokkaido, Japan
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Biei (美瑛) is a town in Kamikawa subprefecture, Hokkaido. Beautiful flowers, rivers, trees, and snow are all what astonishes visitors. Biei is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Hokkaido.
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北西の丘展望公園
There is observation deck and flower garden. You hope near by "Hills of pachwork" and Tokachi-dake range mountains in the distance.
ぜるぶの丘
Tourism garden. In addition to the flower garden, an observation deck, shop, restaurant and a buggy course.
マイルドセブンの丘
The hill that was used in the commercial film of the "Mild Seven" cigarette.
セブンスターの木
The tree that used in cigarettes package of "Seven Stars".
ケンとメリーの木
The tree that was used in the commercial film of the Nissan "Skyline".
赤羽の丘
四季彩の丘
There is observation deck and flower garden.
三愛の丘
Observation deck on top of the hill.
新栄の丘
Observation deck on top of the hill. The view spot to sight of sunset.
拓真館
Museum of photographer "Shinzo Maeda" who took many pictures of Biei.
青い池
Made famous by a Mac desktop background, this lake has trees in its blue water. Large parking available. 18 km from Biei, 2.5 km from the Shirogane hot spring.
望岳台
Observation deck in the middle Mt. Tokachi-dake. One of the trailhead to the Mt. Tokachi-dake.
Ran by the Biei Tourism Association, this tour bus, which runs twice daily, travels to all the common tourist sites in Biei. Sites covered include the Shirogane Blue Pond, Shirahige-no-Taki Falls, and the Shikisai-no-Oka Panoramic Flower Garden.
バローレ
Nice view, classy Italian food. Children not accepted.
美瑛ポテトの丘
Domitory room (youth hostel), Private room, Cottage, Log house
美馬牛リバティーユースホステル
B&B style, no dinner. Irregular opened in winter.
クレス
Inn for single use mainly.
湯元 白金温泉ホテル
Bath is hot spring with outdoor bath.
白金四季の森ホテルパークヒルズ
Far from the city center, but good to relax. Hot spring. Free shuttle bus to the city once a day at dinner time.
A few souvenir shops can be found around the station.
道の駅 丘のくら
Road Station. (道の駅) It sell specialty products and agricultural products of Biei, and snacks.
By plane
The closest airport to Biei is in Asahikawa, about 30 minutes away by bus or car.
By train
Biei Station is served by the JR Furano Line, which connects Asahikawa and Furano. Local trains run 18 round trips to Asahikawa, and 11 round trips to Furano everyday.
By bus
The Furano Bus Company runs the "Lavender" bus 7 times daily from Asahikawa - as of 2026 this costs ¥900; from Ikutora 6 times daily, which costs ¥1200 in 2026.
By train
There are 3 stations by JR Furano line in the town. From north to south,
By bus
The local tourism association runs a sightseeing bus from June to October. More info.
By bicycle
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